Musical settings of poems refer to the practice of composers setting the text of poems to music, transforming the written word into a musical performance. This can include a wide variety of forms, such as art songs (like lieder), choral settings, operatic arias, and even popular music adaptations. When a composer chooses a specific poem, they take into account the poem's themes, emotions, and rhythms, which can significantly influence the musical composition.
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